Automotive Technician - DeSoto, MO

Purcell Tire & Rubber Co; De Soto (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Purcell Tire & Rubber Co in Missouri is seeking an automotive technician to test drive customer vehicles, diagnose engine and ABS lights, and repair brakes, suspensions, cooling and electrical systems. You will follow checklists to inspect all major components and perform wheel alignments and emissions inspections.

You will maintain tools and a clean work area, uphold safety culture, and handle other essential duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or trade school completion required.
• 3-5 years of tire and automotive repair experience.
• Valid driver's license; ASE and ATS certifications preferred.
• Strong knowledge of automotive systems and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Test drive customer vehicles and run diagnostic devices.
• Diagnose and repair issues on engines, brakes, suspension, cooling, electrical systems.
• Perform wheel alignments and state safety/emissions inspections.
• Follow checklists to inspect belts, hoses, steering components, spark plugs, and related parts.
• Maintain tools and a clean, safe work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Tire & Automotive Industry

Mechanical

Customer Service

Troubleshooting

Problem Solving

Education

Associate's Degree or Trade School

3-5 years experience

Tools

ASE certifications

Tire Industry ATS certification

Vendor training

Job description

MISSION

To provide safe, quality automotive maintenance, diagnosis, and repair to customer vehicles

• Test drive customer vehicles and run diagnostic devices
• Perform accurate diagnosis of check engine, air bag, antilock, and traction control lights
• Diagnose and repair issues that cause vibration and noise
• Perform mechanical repairs of brake systems, suspension systems, cooling systems, electrical systems, and all other major automotive systems
• Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other potentially troublesome areas.
• Perform wheel alignment service
• Perform state safety and emissions inspections
• Perform General Service tasks as necessary
• Maintain tools and a clean work area
• Embrace Purcell’s culture of safety and perform all jobs in a safe manner
• Protect company assets
• Regular attendance in accordance with assigned schedule
• Ability to perform physical requirements as listed in job description
• Other essential and non-essential duties, as assigned by management

Description

MISSION

To provide safe, quality automotive maintenance, diagnosis, and repair to customer vehicles

Essential Duties

• Test drive customer vehicles and run diagnostic devices
• Perform accurate diagnosis of check engine, air bag, antilock, and traction control lights
• Diagnose and repair issues that cause vibration and noise
• Perform mechanical repairs of brake systems, suspension systems, cooling systems, electrical systems, and all other major automotive systems
• Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other potentially troublesome areas.
• Perform wheel alignment service
• Perform state safety and emissions inspections
• Perform General Service tasks as necessary
• Maintain tools and a clean work area
• Embrace Purcell’s culture of safety and perform all jobs in a safe manner
• Protect company assets
• Regular attendance in accordance with assigned schedule
• Ability to perform physical requirements as listed in job description
• Other essential and non-essential duties, as assigned by management

Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

• Minimum Education: Associate's Degree or Trade School
• Minimum Job-Specific Experience: 3-5 years
• Management Experience: N/A
• Driver’s License Required: Yes
• Other Job-Specific Licenses or Certifications Required: Tire Industry Association ATS certification, ASE certifications, vendor-provided training

Job-Specific KSA’s

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (KSA’s)

• Tire & Automotive Industry – Essential industry information including tire brands, designs, treads; proper safety and functional procedures, and relevant customer markets. Mastery of all major automotive emissions, engine management, and electrical systems
• Mechanical — Knowledge of automotive vehicles and tools, including their repair, and maintenance.
• Customer Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
• Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Tools & Technology KSA’s

• Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Phone Systems – Ability to operate phone systems for the effective communication of information to interested parties

Cognitive KSA’s

• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.

Communication KSA’s

• English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Writing & Speaking — Communicating effectively in writing and interpersonal speaking as appropriate for the needs of the audience.